A scoping review of stroke registers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background: Stroke registers are recommended as a key priority by the Lancet Neurology
World Stroke Organization Commission for Stroke, 2023, and the African Stroke Leaders' …
World Stroke Organization Commission for Stroke, 2023, and the African Stroke Leaders' …
Participation by patients from low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) in trial evidence supporting secondary stroke prevention guideline recommendations
PA Opare-Addo, FS Sarfo, PO Berchie, M Aikins… - Journal of the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background One out of every four strokes is a highly preventable recurrent stroke. However,
while low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) experience a disproportionate global …
while low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) experience a disproportionate global …
A cardiovascular polypill for secondary stroke prevention in a tertiary centre in Ghana (SMAART): a phase 2 randomised clinical trial
Background A cardiovascular polypill containing generic drugs might facilitate sustained
implementation of and adherence to evidence-based treatments, especially in resource …
implementation of and adherence to evidence-based treatments, especially in resource …
Cohort Profile: The Stroke in Sierra Leone (SISLE) Register
D Youkee, IJ Marshall, J Fox-Rushby… - International Journal …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Stroke is the second leading cause of death in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 1 with evidence
suggesting that incidence is increasing over time. 2 However, epidemiological studies of …
suggesting that incidence is increasing over time. 2 However, epidemiological studies of …
Artificial Intelligence-based automated CT brain interpretation to accelerate treatment for acute stroke in rural India: an interrupted time series study
JA Chiramal, J Johnson, J Webster… - PLOS Global Public …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
In resource-limited settings, timely treatment of acute stroke is dependent upon accurate
diagnosis that draws on non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) scans of the head …
diagnosis that draws on non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) scans of the head …
Advances in Primordial, Primary, and Secondary Prevention of Stroke in Diverse Populations
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce cardiovascular outcomes (CVOs). 15
From the SIREN study, 11 daily consumption of green leafy vegetables was found to be …
From the SIREN study, 11 daily consumption of green leafy vegetables was found to be …
Effect of a Cardiovascular Polypill on Poststroke Cognition Among Ghanaians: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
FS Sarfo, R Adu‐Gyamfi, PA Opare‐Addo… - Journal of the …, 2024 - ahajournals.org
Background Poststroke cognitive impairment is prevalent worldwide, with no satisfactory
preventative therapeutic strategies. We report on the effect of a cardiovascular polypill on …
preventative therapeutic strategies. We report on the effect of a cardiovascular polypill on …
Stroke characteristics and outcomes in urban Tanzania: data from the Prospective Lake Zone Stroke Registry
Background: Stroke is a second leading cause of death globally, with an estimated one in
four adults suffering a stroke in their lifetime. We aimed to describe the clinical …
four adults suffering a stroke in their lifetime. We aimed to describe the clinical …
30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality and significant risk factors in sub-Saharan–Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Existing studies investigating 30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality rates in sub-Saharan
Africa have produced varying results, underscoring the significance of obtaining precise and …
Africa have produced varying results, underscoring the significance of obtaining precise and …
Enhancing stroke care in Ghana: A systematic review of stroke rehabilitation services
Abstract Objective In Ghana, the shifting demographics of stroke incidence towards young
adults have prompted the expansion of stroke care and rehabilitation efforts. Nevertheless …
adults have prompted the expansion of stroke care and rehabilitation efforts. Nevertheless …